At the Holten Canadian Cemetery Information Centre, you can discover the stories of the 1,394 graves through pictures, videos and exhibitions.Surrounded by the forest, you will experience the history of the liberation of the North and East of the Netherlands and the meaning of freedom. Then and now. Keeping memories alive is what we are committed to - Lest we forget
Admission is free.
Summer time opening hours: Monday to Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winter time opening hours: Wednesday to Sun 11:00 - 16:00. Also open on Mondays and Tuesdays during school holidays.
Eekhoornweg 10, 7451 HR Holten. Plan your route.
Easily accessible by car and bike, public transport, free parking.
Wheelchair-friendly, adapted facilities available.
Toilets available (50 cent coin or pay with QR code in the information center).
Dogs are not allowed inside. Must be kept on a leash in the memorial garden.
Through immersive exhibitions, films, and personal life stories, we bring the realities of war and the joy of liberation to life. Join our dedicated guides for a tour of the cemetery and hear moving stories that go beyond names and numbers.Our interactive educational programs bring history to life, inspiring young people through the powerful stories of those who fought for our freedom.
What will take place in and around the information center in the coming period.
During school holidays, we organize public tours on Tuesday afternoons, lasting approximately 90 minutes. For dates, please check our Visit page in the menu.
Our Information Centre runs entirely on the dedication of more than 120 enthusiastic volunteers. Together, we ensure that the memories and stories of the Holten Canadian War Cemetery remain alive, sharing them both in person and online with visitors, relatives, and younger generations. Want to make a difference? New volunteers are welcome to join us.
To the right of the entrance to the information center is the “Vector of Memory”. This marks that the Holten Canadian Cemetery and the information center are part of the Canadian Trail Overijssel, part of the Liberation Route Europe. More than 10,000 km of walking trails leading past museums, monuments, memorial sites, and other locations throughout Europe that commemorate the final phase of World War II.
